Procurement Training
Future-Proofing Your Team
Expert-Led Training for the New Era of Procurement
With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), the landscape of public spending in Wales has fundamentally changed. The legal risks associated with non-compliance have never been higher, and the scrutiny on how public funds are awarded is increasing.
At Barcud Shared Services, we provide in-person, practitioner-led workshops designed to strip away the complexity of procurement. We upskill your staff, from frontline managers to senior leadership, ensuring your organisation is protected, compliant, and capable of driving maximum value for money.
Bespoke Training Delivery
While every workshop is tailored to your organisation’s specific project pipeline and pain points, we focus on three core specialisms as the foundation for your training. Each session is interactive, moving beyond theory into real-world application.
Our Unique Approach: At the close of every session, our experts provide a “Live Advice Clinic,” offering immediate, real-world solutions to your staff’s current procurement challenges.
01Module 1: Procurement Foundations
- Target Audience: All staff involved in requisitions or project management.
- The Goal: To establish a consistent baseline of procurement knowledge across your organisation.
- Key Outcomes: Understanding the procurement cycle, the importance of transparency, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of informal “off contract” spending.
02Module 2: The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Briefing
- Target Audience: Directors, Senior Leaders, and staff with Delegated Authority.
- The Goal: To navigate the shift from the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) to the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and manage the significantly increased legal risks under the new regulations.
- Key Outcomes: A clear understanding of the new transparency notices, revised procedures, and the specific steps required to reduce the risk of high-profile legal challenges.
03Module 3: Compliant Evaluation & Award
- Target Audience: Evaluation panel members and technical leads.
- The Goal: To teach staff how to effectively and compliantly score tenders to withstand a formal challenge.
- Key Outcomes: Mastery of robust scoring methodologies, objective justification drafting, and ensuring the final award is both fair and defensible.
Why Invest in Training Now?
The "old way" of doing things is no longer enough to protect your organisation.
- Mitigate Legal Risk: Recent high-profile lawsuits highlight the catastrophic cost of getting it wrong. Our training acts as your organisation’s first line of defence.
- Empower Your Staff: Give your team the confidence to make procurement decisions that are commercially savvy and legally sound.
- Drive Social Value: Learn how to use the new flexibility in the PA23 to better support local SMEs and Welsh communities.
Tangible Assets for Your Team
Our training doesn't end when the workshop finishes. Every participant leaves with:
- Bespoke Knowledge: Insights tailored to the Welsh Housing and Public Sector landscape.
- Practical Toolkits: A suite of compliant templates, checklists, and evaluation guides that can be used immediately in your next project.
- Ongoing Support: Access to the Barcud Shared Services expertise for follow-up questions as you apply your new skills.
Book Your Bespoke Training Day
Every organisation is different. We offer a discovery call to discuss your specific team's needs, current knowledge gaps, and project pipeline to ensure our training delivers the maximum impact for your staff.
“We move beyond generic consultancy to provide expert, sector-led support that reduces risk and maximises community impact.”
Nigel IrelandCEO
